Legislation

The TABS Act of 2025 renames the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, updating references across numerous acts and legal documents. It also authorizes Congress to appropriate funds for the newly named agency for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, bringing it into the regular appropriations process.

The "HITS Act" allows independent music creators to immediately deduct up to $150,000 in sound recording production costs, rather than capitalizing those costs over time. It classifies qualified sound recording productions as qualified property for bonus depreciation purposes. This applies to productions commencing in taxable years ending after the enactment date of this Act.

The PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 mandates sanctions on foreign individuals, entities, and financial institutions found to be supporting terrorism through the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA). These sanctions target those involved in the PLO and PA's system of compensation for terrorists and their families. The Act requires the President to impose these sanctions, including blocking assets, visa restrictions, and prohibiting U.S. bank accounts for foreign financial institutions involved. The Act will be terminated if the Secretary of State certifies that the PLO and PA have ceased all payments to terrorists and their families.

The "FAIR Act of 2025" aims to reform civil asset forfeiture laws by increasing protections for property owners, requiring the government to meet a higher burden of proof, and ensuring that forfeited assets are deposited into the Treasury's General Fund instead of being retained by law enforcement agencies. The bill also addresses structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements, adding stipulations to what constitutes a violation and requiring probable cause hearings for seized property. These changes apply retroactively to ongoing and future civil forfeiture cases.

The RELIEVE Act waives the prior care requirement for veterans seeking reimbursement for emergency treatment at non-VA facilities if that treatment was furnished within 60 days of enrolling in the VA health care system. This change applies to emergency treatment received one year after the Act's enactment, removing a barrier to care for newly enrolled veterans facing emergencies. Formally, the bill amends section 1725(b)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code.

This bill celebrates the 25-year partnership between the Philippines and Guam National Guard through the State Partnership Program, which has strengthened U.S.-Philippine relations and promoted regional security. It recognizes the program's role in joint training exercises, disaster response, and deterring aggression in the South China Sea. The bill also supports expanding the State Partnership Program to include other U.S. states and territories to further enhance defense cooperation with the Philippines.

The MERIT Act of 2025 aims to reform federal employment practices by modifying performance-based actions, adverse action procedures, and employee grievance processes. It streamlines the process for addressing misconduct or poor performance, extends probationary periods, and allows for recouping bonuses from employees found to have engaged in misconduct. Additionally, the act reduces annuity benefits for employees convicted of felonies related to their official duties and modifies procedures for furloughs. The Act intends to create a more efficient and accountable federal workforce.

This bill directs Congress to meet in a joint session on March 4, 2025, to receive a message from the President. The session will be held in the House of Representatives at 9 p.m.

This bill allocates $16,885,446 for the Committee on House Administration's expenses during the 119th Congress, covering staff salaries and other necessary costs. It divides the allocation into two sessions, setting spending limits for each. All payments must be made through authorized vouchers, and spending is subject to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.

The "PEACE Act of 2025" prohibits federal funds from supporting American History and Civics Education programs that promote divisive concepts related to race. Divisive concepts include race stereotyping, race scapegoating, or promoting the idea that one race is superior, the U.S. is fundamentally racist, or that individuals are inherently racist due to their race. The bill aims to prevent the teaching of concepts that assign fault or blame based on race, or that suggest meritocracy and hard work are racist.

The "Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2025" aims to bolster U.S. readiness for public health emergencies by establishing partnerships between the Department of Health and Human Services and domestic manufacturers to ensure a reliable supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). It mandates that federal funds be used to procure PPE made in the United States and requires a report on how changes to PPE requirements have impacted frontline worker safety since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill prioritizes secure supply chains, adherence to quality standards, and fair pricing for PPE.

The North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act modifies the North Pacific Research Board by adding a new board member to represent Alaska Natives with knowledge and experience in subsistence practices. The Act also allows the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase the 15 percent cap on administrative expenses under certain conditions and waives the cap on funds for supporting the North Pacific Research Board and grant administration for 5 years.

The American Seabed Protection Act prohibits the issuance of licenses or permits for commercial mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf, with exceptions only for scientific research. The Act requires a comprehensive study by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the environmental impacts of such mining activities. A report on the study's findings must be submitted to Congress, including assessments of potential impacts on ecosystems, greenhouse gas emissions, and alternatives to seabed minerals.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement the USDA's proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products rule. The rule, published on August 7, 2024, aims to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry. The bill effectively blocks the USDA from finalizing or enforcing this specific framework using federal dollars.

This resolution impeaches Judge John Deacon Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for allegedly ordering federal agencies to restore LGBTQI content on government websites, which is claimed to violate Executive Order 14168. It asserts that Judge Bates' actions demonstrate a lack of integrity, making him unfit for his judicial office. The House of Representatives would present an article of impeachment to the Senate.

The "Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act" expands access to virtual cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by allowing patients to receive care in their homes via telehealth. It broadens the originating sites for telehealth services and waives geographic restrictions, effective January 1, 2026. The Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for designating a patient's home as a provider-based organization, ensuring consistent care with the Hospital Without Walls program.

The "Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025" amends the Social Security Act to change Medicare's payment rules for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs. Starting in 2026, separate billing codes will be created based on the wheelchair's material. For titanium or carbon fiber wheelchairs, suppliers can charge the individual the difference between Medicare's payment and the actual cost, potentially leading to out-of-pocket expenses for the beneficiary.

The "Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act" increases the federal government's share of fire management assistance to at least 75% of eligible costs. It also directs FEMA to create rules for recommending increased federal cost shares for disaster relief and updates FEMA's grant policy to allow reimbursement for pre-deployment of resources by state, local, and tribal governments before a major disaster.

The "Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025" designates segments of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in partnership with the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council. This act allows the Secretary to coordinate with state and local entities to protect the river, offer technical and financial assistance for the comprehensive management plan, and specifies that land acquisition will only occur through donation or willing sellers, prohibiting the use of eminent domain. The Myakka River Management Council will coordinate management of the Myakka River by working with the Secretary of Interior to update and implement a comprehensive management plan. A representative from the National Park Service will be added to the Council.

The "Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025" aims to establish that a first-use nuclear strike by the U.S. is a major act of war that requires a declaration of war by Congress. It prohibits the use of federal funds for any first-use nuclear strike unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war. A "first-use nuclear strike" is defined as a nuclear attack initiated without confirmation of a prior nuclear strike against the U.S., its territories, or its allies. This bill seeks to reinforce Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and provide checks and balances on the President's power to authorize nuclear weapon use.